KAAP220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Abdominopelvic Cavity, Pericardium, Pleural Cavity
30 Mar 2016
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Anatomy- the study of structures (internal and external) of the body and their relaionship to one another. Gross or macroscopic terminology: regional, systemaic, surface (tendons, muscles) Physiology- the study of the funcion of the body"s structures. Kinesiology- study of human movement, performance, and funcion by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and neuroscience. Biomechanics- examines the forces acing upon and within the human body and the efects produced. Elbow joint structure allow only hinge like movement. Aricular carilage ofers mechanical properies to absorb impact and allow movement. Valves within the heart prevent bacteria low to allow unidirecional blood low. Levels of structural organizaion: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism. Chemical: atoms act as building blocks to form molecules ex. Water, proteins, salts: molecules can combine to form organelles ex. Cellular: cells are the smallest living things and vary widely in shape and size, share common funcion ex.
